Thomas Morstead

P SMU

Grade

4.84 SEC

19 REPS

Overview

Morstead is a three-year starter, and twice all-Conference USA, as both the Mustangs' kicker and punter. Named honorable mention as a senior because of his 41.8-yard average, down from 44.6 as a junior. However, his 59 punts downed inside the 20-yard line -- as compared to only 10 touchbacks -- over the last three years makes scouts wonder if he could be a legitimate field-position weapon. Had an arm span of 32 inches and a hand span of 9 inches at the combine.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Tall, with an adequate build and long legs. ... Good extension on field goal attempts. ... Uses his height to bring in high snaps (may have issues with lower snaps). ... Has a quick two-step delivery as a punter (about 1.25 seconds) and kicks the ball at a low position, but still gets 4.7-4.8 seconds of hang-time on 40-yard punts. ... Adept placing the ball inside the 10-yard line. ... Has the size and speed to be an effective last line of defense covering punts. ... Improved his accuracy as a kicker in 2008, making 5-of-6 from 40-49 yards. Made 3-of-4 FGAs from 50-plus yards in 2007 and didn't attempt a kick from that distance in '08.
Negatives: Does not turn the ball over enough in his full-length punts. ... Has not been a kickoff specialist, but may be tried there due to his leg strength. ... Must prove himself as a holder if not used as a kicker. ... Missed three kicks inside of 40 yards in 2008, four in both 2006 and 2007.